A pair of squads in the NL East — the Atlanta Braves (91-55) and the Washington Nationals (51-95) — meet on Monday at 7:20 PM ET, at Truist Park.
The Braves are a heavy home favorite (-338) against the Nationals (+265). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Kyle Wright (18-5), and Cory Abbott (0-2) answering the bell for the Washington Nationals.
The Braves won their last game against the Phillies yesterday by a 5-2 score. Robbie Grossman went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively. Spencer Strider picked up the win on the strength of six innings, giving up one earned run on one hit while striking out 10.
The Nationals were handed a 3-1 loss to the Marlins yesterday. Luke Voit (3-for-4) led the way offensively, while Anibal Sanchez took the loss on the mound after going six innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits while striking out three.